Hyper Light Breaker vs Monomyth
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hyper Light Breaker wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hyper Light Breaker is $11.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hyper Light Breaker | Monomyth |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 50 |
| Quality | 47 | 73 |
| Value | 78 | 46 |
| Popularity | 57 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.99 | $10.97 |
| Steam Review Score | 51.9% positive | 91.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hyper Light Breaker | Monomyth |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 14, 2025 | October 3, 2024 |
| Developers | Heart Machine | Rat Tower |
| Publishers | Arc Games | Rat Tower |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | 4+ cores, 3.6Ghz+ | Intel Core i7-12700k | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 2080ti, GTX 3060ti, AMD RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Specs are for 60 FPS | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hyper Light Breaker or Monomyth?
Hyper Light Breaker won the comparison against Monomyth based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Hyper Light Breaker worth buying over Monomyth?
Based on the metrics, Hyper Light Breaker won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hyper Light Breaker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC